Breed Survey: General Impression: A large well pigmented dog of sound action and temperament, very strong back. Satisfactory croup, feet and pasterns are ideal. Secondary Sex Characteristics: Pronounced. Constitution: Powerful, dry. Temperament: Calm, fearless, strong nerved Expression: Shepherdlike, alert.

Physical Characteristics (in stance): Structural Proportions: Trotting build, powerful, large. Height: 26 1/2 inches. Depth 12 inches. Weight: 100 lbs. Chest Circumference 33 1/2. Bone: Strong. Musculature: Strong, dry.

Forequarters: Angulation: Very good. Forechest: Well developed. Pastern: Ideal. Feet: Arched. Ribbing: Oval.

Middlepiece: Back: Short. Loin: Length: Short. Depth: Medium. Topline: Sloping. Underline: Normal.

Hindquarters: Angulation: Very good. Thigh: Broad Croup: Medium, satisfactory. Tail: Long, sabre.

Head: Masculine. Muzzle: Strong. Eye: Dark, oval. Ears: Normal. Carriage: Erect. Bite: Normal. Teeth: Normal.

Coat Condition: Normal. Type: Normal. Pigmentation: Strong.

Physical Characteristics (in action): Back: Firm. Forequarters: Outreaching. Hindquarters: Drive: Powerful. Trueness: Single line tracking. Side Gait: Outreaching.

Unusual Qualities or Faults: None.

Stability: Ability to adjust to a situation: Total. Gunfire: Favorable.

Breeding Recommendations: Recommended for bitches of medium size and correct croup formation.